WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS

   
   

   1. Using a scraper, remove the adhesive tape and adhesive sticking to the windshield glass.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

   2. Clean the windshield outside sub moulding installation surfaces of the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.

      Note

      Do not touch the windshield glass surface after cleaning it.

2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE SUB MOULDING

   
   

   1. Using a brush or a sponge, coat the application area of a new windshield outside sub moulding with Primer G.

      Note

      
      

      • Do not apply too much primer.

      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.

      • Throw away any leftover primer.

      Tech Tips

      If an area other than that specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean piece of cloth before it dries.

   2. Apply adhesive to the windshield outside sub moulding.

      Adhesive
      Toyota Genuine Windshield Glass Adhesive or equivalent

      
      
      1. 

         Text in Illustration

         *1	Cartridge Nozzle

         Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle as shown in the illustration.

         Standard Dimension
         Area Dimension a 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)

         Tech Tips

         After cutting off the tip, use all adhesive within the time described in the table below.

         Usage Time Frame
         Temperature Usage Time Frame 35°C (95°F) 15 minutes 20°C (68°F) 1 hour and 40 minutes 5°C (41°F) 8 hours

      2. Load the sealer gun with the cartridge.

      3. Apply adhesive to the windshield outside sub moulding as shown in the illustration.

         

         Text in Illustration

         *a

         Adhesive application location

         *b

         Adhesive application limit

         Standard Dimension
         Area Dimension a 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) b 13.0 mm (0.512 in.)

         Tech Tips

         The adhesive will be easier to apply if the windshield outside sub moulding is secured to a workbench.

   3. 

      Install the windshield outside sub moulding onto the windshield glass as shown in the illustration.

      Standard Dimension
      Area Dimension a 1.5 to 3.5 mm (0.0591 to 0.137 in.)

      Note

      
      

      • Center the windshield outside sub moulding so that the distance from each end to the edges of windshield glass is equal.

      • Make sure that the whole windshield outside sub molding is firmly secured.

   4. 

      Text in Illustration

      *a	Remaining portion of old windshield outside sub moulding

      Press on the windshield outside sub moulding installation surfaces in the order shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Remove any excessive adhesive that seeps out before it hardens.

   5. Hold the windshield outside sub moulding using protective tape until the adhesive becomes hard.

      Note

      Do not drive the vehicle for the time described in the table below.

      Minimum Time
      Temperature Usage Time Frame 35°C (95°F) 1 hour and 30 minutes 20°C (68°F) 5 hours 5°C (41°F) 24 hours

   6. After confirming that the adhesive has hardened, remove the tape.